It was a scorcher in most parts of Northern Ireland on Monday, with highs of 30C recorded in a number of areas.
The mini heatwave saw temperatures climb from early morning - the Met Office says at 4pm, Armagh was sitting at 30.5C, closely followed by Derrylin, south Fermanagh with 30.4C. Belfast was around 29C at the same time.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, it won't be as pleasant as today, with it forecast to cool down slightly. And at the weekend, there is some chance of rain - to the delight of some who may be struggling in the heart.
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Here's the forecast for the next few days in Northern Ireland:
Tuesday, July 19
Cloudy, changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Highs of 24C, lows of 14C.
Wednesday, July 20
Cloudy, changing to light rain in the afternoon. Highs of 18C, lows of 13C.
Thursday, July 21
Sunny intervals, changing to cloudy by late morning. Highs of 18C, lows of 12C.
Friday, July 22
Cloudy. Highs of 18C, lows of 11C.
Saturday, July 23
Cloudy. Highs of 19C, lows of 12C.
Sunday, July 24 July
Light showers. Highs of 19C, lows of 11C.
Animal welfare charity the USPCA has issued a warning to pet owners about the weather conditions.
Colleen Tinnelly, USPCA development manager, said: “It’s crucial that your pet has access to a shaded rest area and has a constant supply of clean and cool water – your pet’s water dish should be refilled regularly with cooler water or ice cubes during the day.
“You can also freeze some treats for your pet to enjoy – such as carrot or apple bites, chopped watermelon and banana, or peanut butter which can be placed inside toys and provides great enrichment for them.
“It can be very tempting to take our dogs out with us on walks or family days out however this can be very dangerous for them.
“One of the most important pieces of advice we can give members of the public is to never leave them in a car.”
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